Dentist
State of Iowa
About the Practice
Job Description
Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Iowans in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls.
Join our team at the Anamosa State Penitentiary as a Dentist in the Health Services Unit.
Our dentist position at ASP will triage patients, evaluate concerns and perform surgeries that are safe to be done in a correctional setting and evaluate and follow the process for a patient to get dentures or partials.
The dentist will refer any patients to the UIHC oral surgery department when not able to treat them on site.
The dentist will prescribe medications when needed to treat patients.
The dentist will answer O'mail messages, provide patient education based on assessments and with the assistance of the dental assistant, assure proper cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
The dentist will assist in determining what supplies need to be ordered and when equipment needs to be repaired or replaced.
The dentist would work collaboratively with the security team when scheduling patients.
At Anamosa Correctional Facility, in Anamosa Iowa we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Food Service and other support areas. Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor
About State of Iowa
Discover a Career with the State of Iowa If you’re looking for meaningful work, a sense of purpose, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, you’ll find it here. The State of Iowa is a place where diverse people, ideas, and perspectives come together to serve our communities — where integrity, innovation, and balance define the way we work. We take pride in fostering a workplace that values collaboration, inclusivity, and professional growth. Across more than 16 agencies, we offer a wide range of career paths in areas such as agriculture, corrections, cultural affairs, economic development, education, human services, natural resources, public health, public safety, transportation, veterans’ services, and more. Our approach to public service is guided by an entrepreneurial mindset — one that encourages creativity, efficiency, and customer-focused solutions to meet the evolving needs of Iowans. Join a team that makes a difference every day. Your next career awaits with the State of Iowa.